Can Amano Shrimp Live With Celestial Pearl Danio?
Amano Shrimp and Celestial Pearl Danio are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–78°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Amano Shrimp | Celestial Pearl Danio | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80°F | 72–78°F | 72–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore/Detritivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Amano Shrimp + Celestial Pearl Danio
To keep Amano Shrimp and Celestial Pearl Danio together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Amano Shrimp should be kept in a school of 5+. Celestial Pearl Danio should be kept in a school of 8+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
Amano shrimp, named after legendary aquascaper Takashi Amano, are the best algae-eating shrimp available. They are larger than cherry shrimp and voraciously consume hair algae, soft green algae, and leftover food. They do not breed in freshwater.
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Danio margaritatus
Celestial pearl danios (also called galaxy rasboras) are tiny, jewel-like fish discovered in Myanmar in 2006. Their dark blue body is covered in iridescent pearl-white spots, with bright orange-red fins striped with black. Despite their exotic appearance, they are hardy and easy to care for — one of the hobby's best-kept secrets for nano tanks.
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